Useful Links

At Wide Open Trails we are keen to promote the work of our partners and organisations who share our ethical business aspirations. To find out more please follow the links below:

Responsible Tourism

ClimateCare helps people make a difference to this unique planet, lowering business and individual carbon emissions because we all want to make the biggest impact we can in tackling climate change.www.climatecare.orgThe International Porter Protection Group (IPPG) works to improve the conditions of mountain porters in the tourism industry worldwide. This means porters carrying for individual trekkers, organized groups, climbing expeditions and those who supply lodges.www.ippg.netPorters Progress Nepal is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation officially registered in Nepal in 2002 by dedicated porters to improve the lives of trekking porters through various programs that emphasize advocacy, education and empowerment. www.portersprogressnepal.org

Supporting Charitable Causes

Community Action Nepal is a mountaineers’ charity to help mountain people to help themselves raise their standard of living and strengthen indigenous, community-based culture.www.canepal.org.uk

Environmental Impact

Cumbria Business Environment Network offer advice, carry out audits, and present awards to help businesses in Cumbria become more environmentally aware and work towards sustainability.www.cumbriaben.com

General Interest

The Fell Runners Association is a member organisation which provides services and promotes the interests of fell, mountain and trail runners in the UK.www.fellrunner.org.ukFirst done back in 1932 by Bob Graham, of Keswick, Cumberland, at the age of 42, the 42 peak round has become a testing ground for endurance runners. Each summer around 100 ultra-distance fell runners will attempt the 72 miles and 27,000 ft of ascent within the target 24 hours.www.bobgrahamclub.co.ukCommunity Action Treks is a travel company specialising in trekking and climbing in the Himalaya and other mountain regions. It is a commercial trading subsidiary of Community Action Nepal.www.catreks.com